Continuing Education/Non-Credit
Fall 2009

Computers

Community Interest

Test Prep

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Remember to register early for your class or trip so it won’t be canceled due to an insufficient minimum enrollment.

Community Enrichment classes on the UM-DeSoto campus are offered in the DeSoto Center unless otherwise noted.  The DeSoto Center is located at 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway off Church Road in Southaven.  Please contact Valerie Moncrief at valerie@olemiss.edu or (662) 342-4765 for more information or to register, or visit the UM-DeSoto website at www.olemiss.edu/southaven.

Arts and Hobbies

Beading Jewelry

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This class is designed for both the novice and the experienced beader, progressing from a basic string of beads to complex designs with a focus on color and composition. Supplies included in registration fee.

Date: November 7
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $25
Instructor: Beth Day
Location: DeSoto Center

Beginning Stained Glass

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Students will learn the traditional methods of cutting and putting together a stained glass window. Choose from 3 different patters and take home a finished 8 ½ x 11 piece. All of the tools will be supplied. Students that have already taken this class are welcome to come and work on perfecting their skills. These students will need to bring their tools (i.e., glass cutter, smoldering iron, breaker/grozier) with them. Former students will have different advanced patterns to choose from.

Date: October 3
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Elser
Location: DeSoto Center

Digial Photography

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Create better photos and have more fun with your digital camera. This class, taught by Ole Miss photographer Robert Jordan, will cover camera techniques, composition, and lighting tips that will help you make the most of photo opportunities whether you are just starting out or have been making photos for years. Bring your enthusiasm, creative spirit and your camera.

Date: October 31
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $65
Instructor: Robert Jordan
Location: DeSoto Center

Floral Design for the Holidays

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This hands-on course will concentrate on fall and Christmas ideas for home decor, table centerpieces and wall decorations. A sharp knife, scissors and wire snips will be needed for this class. The flowers and containers will be supplied.

Date: November 7 and 14
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $75
Instructor: David Strong
Location: Piano’s Flowers & Gifts, 4532 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis

Oil Painting

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This course is a basic oil painting course for students of all levels of skill. The focus will be on drawing, color mixing, paint application, and value relationships. Students will paint in oil from life using still life set-ups, which will be provided. A supply list will be available upon registration.

Dates: October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $100
Instructor: Sue Foell
Location: DeSoto Art Academy, 3601 Bridgeforth, Olive Branch

Stained Glass Kiln Fired Jewelry

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For students that have already taken the beginning class, have fun designing your own jewelry using stained glass. Thin glass, streamers, frit, and some dichroic glass will be used for the jewelry. Mini kilns will be available for students to fire their jewelry. Part of the instruction includes viewing two videos on fusing glass. Supplies are included in the fee. Students must bring their glass cutter and breaker/grozier pliers from the beginning class with them.

Dates: December 5
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Elser
Location: DeSoto Center

Wire Wrapping Jewlery

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Are you looking for jewelry that is unique, or are you looking for a new hobby? This course will teach you to create a beautiful piece of jewelry for yourself or use as a gift as you learn the techniques to wrap different gemstones. Tools will be provided. Bring your own supplies or purchase from instructor for $10.

Dates: November 14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $25
Instructor: Beth Day
Location: DeSoto Center


Community Interest

AARP Driver Safety Program

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This program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. You can expect to learn about current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle safely in today’s increasingly challenging environment, and some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. AARP membership not required and with completion of this course, participants 55 years or older will be entitled to receive a discount on their automobile insurance premiums for the following three years as mandated by Mississippi law.

Dates: September 12
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $12 AARP members, $14 non AARP members
Please pay first day of course
Instructor: W.L. Gardner and Jean Barlow
Location: DeSoto Center

Beginning Conversational Spanish

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This basic introduction to Spanish vocabulary and grammar offers a practical and pleasant approach to Spanish language learning. Whether your language needs are personal or professional, you will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language in a concise, efficient and friendly format. When registering, please indicate which session.

Session I: September 12
 Intro to learning Spanish
 Spanish pronunciation
 Twenty phrases you should know
Session II: September 26
 Spanish Orthography
 The verb and noun
 Basic vocabulary
Session III: October 10
 The article and adjective
 Basic vocabulary, the professions and colors
 Spanish pronunciation and twenty phrases
Session IV: October 24
 The adverb and pronoun
 Basic vocabulary, number and animals
 Spanish pronunciation and twenty phrases
Session V: November 7
 The personal and negation
 Basic vocabulary, city life
 Spanish pronunciation, common activities, and twenty phrases
Session VI: November 21
 Conjunctions
 Basic vocabulary, sports, technology
 Spanish pronunciation and twenty phrases
Session VII: December 5
 Basic vocabulary, parts of the body, domestic objects, feelings, describe illness
 Spanish pronunciation and twenty phrases
Session VIII: December 12
 Review of the course

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $20 each session, $150 for all sessions
Instructor: Ana Hart
Location: DeSoto Center

The Heartsaver First Aid and CPR Course

Computers

Excel: Beginning

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Learn to use one of the most powerful computing tools available- the Excel spreadsheet. This hands-on course covers spreadsheets, entering simple formulas and creating graphs. Prerequisite: basic computer skills.

Dates: October 3 and 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Kelli Charnes
Location: DeSoto Center

Excel:  Intermediate

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After mastering the spreadsheet basics, you’ll be ready to utilize the time-saving and enhancement features. Learn to work with advanced functions and formatting features and use special form and print options. Prerequisite: basic working knowledge of Excel.

Dates: November 14 and 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Kelli Charnes
Location: DeSoto Center

Introduction to Computers

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This is a very BASIC LEVEL class. You will start off learning about the background of computers and will be shown the individual pieces that come together to make your home computer. You will be introduced to the basic fundamentals for starting your computer, loading programs and navigating your machine. This class is for people that are intimidated by the thought of using a computer and would like the knowledge to become functional. This class moves very slow and is intended for people who need a hands-on teacher to explain every detail.

Dates: October 17 and 24
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Kelli Charnes
Location: DeSoto Center

Word: Beginning

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This class is designed to introduce you to basic word processing features. You will create documents, utilize proofing tools, format pages, and edit documents. Prerequisite: basic computer skills.

Dates: October 31 and November 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Kelli Charnes
Location: DeSoto Center

Word: Intermediate

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Designed to expand your knowledge of basic word processing features, this class will teach you to create tables, use graphics and design pages. Prerequisite: basic working knowledge of Word.

Dates: December 5 and 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Kelli Charnes
Location: DeSoto Center


Test Prep

ACT Prep

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This four-hour session will cover the four sections of the ACT- English grammar, mathematics, reading and science reasoning as taught through the ZAPS program. Through a combination of effective test taking strategies, a well-developed study guide, specific practice on sample ACT tests, and motivational instruction, students can expect to achieve an ACT score increase of 2-8 points. Registration and fees due September 25.

Date: October 10
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: $75
Instructor: Jan Knight
Location: DeSoto Center

GMAT Review

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Whether you have just completed your bachelor’s degree or are returning to college for that long-desired Masters in Accountancy or MBA, this course will help you prepare for the Graduate Management Admission Test. Learn about test strategies, content review and test format.

Date: October 10
Time: 8:30 am - noon
Fee: $10 for materials
Instructor: Dr. Howard Lawrence
Location: DeSoto Center

Preparing for the Praxis 1 (Math/Reading)

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This workshop focuses on the reading, grammar and math abilities required for the successful completion for teacher certification. You will learn about the topics being tested, the types of questions typically found on the test, and the strategies to use when answering the questions.

Date: October 14
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $10 for materials
Instructor: Dr. Donna Brackin
Location: DeSoto Center

Preparing for the Praxis 1 (Writing)

This workshop focuses on impromptu writing abilities required for the successful completion for teacher certification. Learn structure, content and form of the PPST essay. This review will hone your essay writing abilities, so that you will be able to write your essay with confidence.

Date: TBA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 am
Fee: $10 for materials
Instructor: Margaret Love–Denman
Location: DeSoto Center